My aunt's poodle's teeth have been badly neglected resulting in severe periodontal disease that resulted in bad breath and tooth loss. She softens the kibble with hot water because it was the only way to feed Sandy ever since she was a pup. Sandy didn't like hard kibble and wouldn't eat it so she ate a soft diet for eight years. When I bought Sandy to the vet for her annual vaccinations, he checked her mouth and had shown me the calculus that formed on her set of teeth. It looked liked dark, hard shell that the vet had to crack to get rid off. He suggested that my aunt get a dog's toothbrush and just use salt water to brush and clean Sandy's teeth. I've been doing the same for my Clio ever since so she won't have bad breath just like the elder dog.
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